Description
A quick and flavorful take on Mongolian beef using ground beef and noodles, coated in a savory-sweet sauce—ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti, linguine, lo mein, or rice noodles)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon pureed or ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles until al dente (about 10–12 minutes), then drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, vinegar, and chili flakes—combine thoroughly.
- Mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour into the skillet and bring to a gentle boil. Let sauce thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles and stir for 2 minutes to coat them evenly in the sauce. Turn off heat and let sit for 1 minute to absorb flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Yield: 4 servings.
- Option to substitute spaghetti with lo mein or rice noodles depending on preference.
- To reduce sodium, use low‑sodium soy sauce or tamari.
- For gluten‑free version, use tamari and rice or gluten‑free noodles.
- Add vegetables like broccoli, bell pepper, or carrots for a complete one‑pan meal.
- Works great as leftovers—reheat gently with a splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 471 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1044 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 101 mg
